Cemetery Board

Wednesday, July10th, 2024 Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Rosemary Leshinski Roll Call: Board members: Rosemary Leshinski Lawerence Verga, Chris Gallagher Clerk: Natalie Iafolla Cemetery Sexton: Liaison: Visitors: Robert Koscho Village Councilmember, Emil Ruth Locke’s Go Green Current Agenda Approval: Chris Gallagher motioned to approve agenda, seconded by Larry Verga, with all in favor. Approval Minutes from 6/12/2024. Minutes e-mailed to board. Motion to approve minutes made by Larry Verga with second by Chris Gallagher with all in favor Financial reports: Financial Reports sent in e-mail and hard copies distributed to members. Motion made by Rosemary Leshinski and seconded by Chris Gallagher that financial reports received, with all in favor. Power Point of Evergreen Cemetery was presented by Rob Koscho Council member. Discussion followed. The cemetery board thanks Mr. Koscho for taking the time to present his observations on cemetery improvements. Old Business: Columbarium: Tabled Tree Removal from Memorial Garden: Bob’s Tree Service has been contacted regarding the tree removal. A large branch from a birch tree in sec E has broken but is still partially attached, will need to be added to the work order for Bob’s Tree Service. The board wishes to revisit the request to remove the two large trees in the Memorial Garden. Due to the large amount of dropping, the bricks /benches underneath the trees are discolored and the droppings have created a very messy appearance. Cemetery Mapping: Larence Verga continues to update the cemetery mapping. Cemetery clerk has obtained several maps of the cemetery, Cemetery clerk will e-mail them to the members. Drainage in Sec. B. and L. Section L drainage plans remain on hold until Ludwig ditch has been cleared. No update on the ditch clearing at this time. Section B was discussed, the board would like Emil Ruth to revisit his proposal for Sec B and present it to the Buildings and Grounds committee. New Business: Grant: Board Member Chris Gallagher will be submitting a grant for $2,500.00 to assist with cemetery projects. The Community and Economic Development Committee has proposed a Veterans Memorial to be placed in Evergreen Cemetery. Chris presented the cemetery board with preliminary planning of this project. Chris will be the point person as the project moves forward. Clerk Updates: A hand-out with sales/internments was made available to board members. Three bricks have been sold for the Memorial Garden. Board members gave inscription approvals. They will be sent out for inscription. Milano Monuments had concerns about a monument and footer instillation. Clerk, Sexton and board member viewed monument and determined that it was not a footer issue but appears to be monument and monument base issue. Clerk will follow up with Milano Monument. Cemetery Sexton update: Cut lower hanging branches from a large broken birch tree branch. Met with clerk and board members to determine and mark trees that need removal. Funeral 7/9/24. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Natalie Iafolla, Cemetery Clerk